Biangazza was able to cling to the jetty, the lower half of his body in the cold water, as another man, Carl Rohn, of Hampton Bays, helped hold him in place, police said.

Southampton bay constables Al Tuzzolo and Alfred Greenwald were able to secure and then rescue Biangazza, using a safety line. Biangazza was treated for minor cuts and bruises by a crew from Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance. He was later released, police said.